According to a recent interview in UK newspaper Metro, Michell briefly discussed the offer to direct Bond 22, saying: ‘I got into a bit of a panic at the prospect. At that time, the film was due to start shooting in January, and I just felt this terrible pressure of scrambling to get a script together with the clock ticking. To go into a film like James Bond when you don’t really know what’s happening would be a recipe for hell.’

With a starting date in January, it is possible Bond 22 could have been released in late 2007.

Michell’s previous films included Changing Lanes, Notting Hill, and Enduring Love which starred Daniel Craig. As of now, the search for a Bond 22 director continues…

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Bond 22 (title TBA) is the 22nd James Bond 007 film produced by franchise holders Eon Productions. Daniel Craig will be returning from Casino Royale to play James Bond. The film is scheduled for release on 7 November 2008.